USB Hub for multiple controllers
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Best if you get a powered hub.
I have been using this one for awhile. Keyboard, hotas, headset, Xbox controller.
ONCHOICE USB Hub 4 Ports USB3.0 with On/Off Switch High Super Speed Adapter with Cable for Laptop PC. Got it from Amazon
There are a lot of them out there. I like the individual port switches so that I can turn off the hotas when not in use (and turn off the hotas lights).
I have been using this one for awhile. Keyboard, hotas, headset, Xbox controller.
ONCHOICE USB Hub 4 Ports USB3.0 with On/Off Switch High Super Speed Adapter with Cable for Laptop PC. Got it from Amazon
There are a lot of them out there. I like the individual port switches so that I can turn off the hotas when not in use (and turn off the hotas lights).
I use this one:
(I have lots of stuff to connect, 4 ports is not enough for me.)
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(I have lots of stuff to connect, 4 ports is not enough for me.)
That's tempting. If you launch ED with the HOTAS accidentally turned off does ED do anything nasty such as wiping your bindings?
I have the x52pro. I found when I started using it there were issues with the software. Someone pointed out a workaround I have been using since. I have to open the device folder and bring up the hotas game controller settings, then in that window bring up properties.
So I have several steps before starting the game.
1 Oculus Rift.
2 ensure joystick is on and the above steps done.
3 start EDDiscovery
4 Elite launcher.
5 Voice Attack.
So I rarely forget. But I do have a backup copy of my binds in a different folder just in case.
So I have several steps before starting the game.
1 Oculus Rift.
2 ensure joystick is on and the above steps done.
3 start EDDiscovery
4 Elite launcher.
5 Voice Attack.
So I rarely forget. But I do have a backup copy of my binds in a different folder just in case.
It never has with mine. I do have a permanent backup of my bindings file though. Just in case.....
Forgetting to turn mine on is pretty much a standard thing. Although if certain game companies (I looking at Ubisoft here) would stop thinking my HOTAS was a xbox controller (or similar) I wouldn't need to keep switching the damn thing off
That mention of the Rift above reminded me of summat:
The sensors (?) for the Rift were a bit "choosy" about which chipsets in USB hubs / controllers they would work with and that was one of the deciding factors in my choice. It turned out that I couldn't put up with the Rift "experience" so sold that on but the hub is still going strong. I don't know if the Rift's sensors are still sensitive to chipsets, just thought I'd bring it up though.
The sensors (?) for the Rift were a bit "choosy" about which chipsets in USB hubs / controllers they would work with and that was one of the deciding factors in my choice. It turned out that I couldn't put up with the Rift "experience" so sold that on but the hub is still going strong. I don't know if the Rift's sensors are still sensitive to chipsets, just thought I'd bring it up though.
I don't know., I have heard that people had issues but neither of my Rifts had any issues with the hubs or cabling I used.
One being a cheap Anker Ultra Slim 4-Port USB 3.0 Data Hub.
Another being Insten® 7-Port USB Hub with ON / OFF Switch, Black
Note that last one has a port for a power plug but does not come with one and seems work ok for me.
One being a cheap Anker Ultra Slim 4-Port USB 3.0 Data Hub.
Another being Insten® 7-Port USB Hub with ON / OFF Switch, Black
Note that last one has a port for a power plug but does not come with one and seems work ok for me.
Good to hear - my experience comes from 2 years ago - as I said, I sold the rift on as I couldn't enjoy it.